Kyrgyz State Banks Drop 131 Clients Over Sanctions Risk
Two state-owned banks in Kyrgyzstan have terminated their relationships with 131 clients due to concerns over circumventing EU sanctions. Th…
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The Middle East's Great Divergence is Underway
The Middle East is experiencing a significant shift in its economic and security landscape, driven by diverging interests among major powers…
BRICS Future Uncertain as Global Order Shifts
The BRICS grouping is facing a critical juncture as the global order fractures in the aftermath of the Iran conflict. Carlos Frederico Perei…
Saudi Arabia to Host Iran-Gulf Reconciliation Talks
Saudi Arabia is set to host talks aimed at mending ties between Iran and Gulf countries following the recent Middle East conflict. A regiona…
Rusia Expands Influence in Southeast Asia
Russia is making significant inroads in Southeast Asia, a region hungry for energy resources. The region's growing demand for fuel is being …
Violence Persists in Afghanistan After War
Afghanistan is still grappling with violence, despite the end of the war. Journalist Silvia Boccardi reports on the country's fragile state.…
Trump Criticizes Netanyahu in New Book
Donald Trump reportedly scolded Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's leader, saying „all Jews are sick of you„in a new book. The incident allegedly …
Ukraine-Russia War: Kyiv Warns Ceasefire Offer May Expire
Ukraine and Russia are engaged in a fierce conflict, with Ukrainian forces striking Russian infrastructure, disrupting fuel supplies. The si…
Rebuilding Europe: Lessons from America's Past
After World War II, US leaders drew on their country's history to restore order in Europe. The experience of rebuilding Europe was shaped by…
Iran-US Talks to End War Beset by Tension
Diplomats from Iran and the US met in Vienna to discuss ending the war between the two nations. The talks mark the first stage of a two-mont…
Pakistan's Diplomatic Coup in US-Iran Deal
Pakistan has elevated its status from a regional player to a global diplomatic stakeholder by mediating in the Iran conflict. The country's …
Vance Warning Signals Shift in US-Israel Ties
US Senator JD Vance's warning to Israel marks a significant development in the countries' relationship, indicating a change in dynamics. The…
US and Iran Talks Make Progress
The international community is welcoming progress in US-Iran talks aimed at ending the war on all fronts, with negotiations taking place rec…
Vance Arrives in Switzerland for US-Iran Talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's deputy, Jake Sullivan's counterpart, arrived in Switzerland for discussions between the US and Iran. …
US and Iran Officials Meet in Switzerland
US and Iranian negotiators are meeting in Switzerland to iron out key details of their interim agreement to end the Iran conflict. The talks…
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz Over Israeli Attacks
Tensions escalate between Iran and Israel as Tehran warns of shutting down the vital waterway due to Israel's continued aggression in Lebano…
Iran Sanctions Fading Fast
Iran faced crippling sanctions in 2015, forcing it to negotiate. Now, warfare is the primary tool, with sanctions losing their bite. The 201…
Hezbollah Blames Israel for Ceasefire Breaches
Hezbollah has accused Israel of being fully responsible for violating their ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. The group made the statement a…
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz Over Lebanon Ceasefire Violations
Iran's top military command announced on Saturday that it would close the Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic due to Israel's attacks on sout…
Kremlin Refuses Europe Ultimatum as Putin Warns of Retaliation
Russia and Ukraine clashed on Saturday, with Russia vowing to respond to Ukraine's largest attack on Moscow. The Kremlin said it won't accep…
US‑Iran Diplomatic Talks Delayed as Conflict Rises in Lebanon
The United States and Iran were set to meet in Geneva on Friday to discuss a possible revival of the nuclear agreement. The session was canc…
Debate Over Iran Conflict: Success or Disaster?
Mehdi Hasan, the British‑American journalist, faced David Des Roches, a retired colonel and former Pentagon official, on a televised forum. …
EU Leaders Disagree on Kremlin Back-Channel Amid Ukraine War
European Union leaders are at odds over establishing a secret communication channel with Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A hi…
China Demands Israel Halt Gaza Ceasefire Breaches
China's UN representative, Fu Cong, urged Israel to stop violating the Gaza ceasefire at an emergency UN Security Council session on Friday.…